Open Source Resources for Web Application Developers

MooTools ScrollSpy is a unique but simple MooTools plugin that listens to page scrolling and fires events based on where the user has scrolled to in the page. Now you can fire specific functionality with just a few simple parameters. David has shown us 4 examples of using ScrollSpy.

Example 1: “Top the Top”
When you scroll down a defined number of pixels, you get a “Scroll to Top” link in the lower right hand part of the screen. When you’re back at the top, ScrollSpy is directed to hide the link.

Example 2: “The Show”
When you click the link, the window scrolls to the right. During the scrolling process, ScrollSpy shows and hides content blocks based on where in the scrolling process the window is.

Example 3: “Team Colors”
This displays a different background color depending on where you are in the page.

Example 4: “Position Pointer”
This displays imagery in different positions on the page based upon where the user scrolls.

Requirements: MooTools Framework
Demo 1: http://davidwalsh.name/dw-content/scroll-spy.php?
Demo 2: http://davidwalsh.name/dw-content/scroll-spy.php?page=1
Demo 3: http://davidwalsh.name/dw-content/scroll-spy.php?page=2
Demo 4: http://davidwalsh.name/dw-content/scroll-spy.php?page=3
License: License Free

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Raymond Selda has published a tutorial about how to Create a Tabbed Content Rotator using jQuery and the interface library called jQuery UI. This effect can be used effectively on your homepage to present customers with your products and services.

After you’re finished, you can experiment and try placing the tabs above or lining them up vertically. Try looking up some websites that use this kind of interface for inspiration. Simple variations to the interface can be a great way to learn more about CSS.

Requirements: jQuery Framework
Demo: http://www.raymondselda.com/demo/tabbed-rotator/
License: License Free

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Flashtuts has published: Build a Dynamic Flash Gallery with Slider Control. In the tutorial, you will learn how to create a flash gallery which displays all image files in a given directory, with a slider that is used to browse easily through the images.

The flash gallery is still low on functionality. The loaded images all need to be the same size and do not have a larger preview. You could add a resizing function and an option to view a larger preview of the image when clicked. Furthermore, an option to browse left or right with buttons or with a keyboard event could be added.

Requirements: Flash Required
Demo: http://besofresh.com/flashtuts/full.html
License: License Free

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Pattern8 was created to make it easier to find high quality free seamless patterns. It offers free vector and pixel patterns you need. It keeps things simple and allows searching by color.

You can use Pattern8 files for personal and commercial work. You can also use Pattern8 files in your own design work. That includes web design, t-shirts, business cards, greetings card, stationery, posters, flyers, branding etc.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://pattern8.com/
License: License Free

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Face
Your
Manga is a Flash Web Application that allows 
you 
to 
create 
an 
Avatar
 for 
yourself 
or 
 your 
friends 
in
 an
 absolutely 
free, 
easy
 and
 quick 
way. You
 will 
be
 able 
to 
use 
it 
with 
the 
most
 common 
Instant 
Messaging 
Programmes, or even on website, Forum, Blog and wherever you want in the virtual world.

With FaceyourManga you can create your own pretty and funny Avatar without needing any artistic skills. Once you have completed the Avatar, enter your nickname, birth date and e-mail address. You will receive an e-mail containing the Avatar immediately.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://www.faceyourmanga.com/
License: License Free

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CSSTricks has created a Website Change Request Form, in order to show off some fancy form styling and advanced form functionality. The form is fully functional, submission can only happen when the required fields are filled out properly. Submission is handled via AJAX, no page refresh needed.

jqTransform is used to help with the styling of the form elements. It completely replaces radio buttons and check boxes with custom graphics, and wraps textareas and text-based inputs in nice styling as well. The submission of all the form elements is SERIALIZED, via jQuery Form Plugin, so adding and changing form elements is easy.

Requirements: jQuery Framework
Demo: http://css-tricks.com/examples/WebsiteChangeRequestForm/
License: License Free

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An image rotator is one great way to display portfolio pieces, eCommerce product images, or even as an image gallery. DesignMag has published a tutorial teaching us how to Create an Image Rotator with jQuery and CSS. It will help you understand how the image rotator works and helps you create your own from scratch.

Do keep in mind these jQuery driven image rotators do not degrade in the best fashion. When you disable JavaScript, each thumbnail must be clicked on to get the larger image (which opens in the same window).

Requirements: jQuery Framework
Demo: http://www.sohtanaka.com/web-design/examples/image-rotator/
License: License Free

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The author of Button-Download.com has been keeping the buttons he made in the past. Now he has released all of them to us. All of the buttons are in PNG and PSD format, so that you can edit the buttons as you like. You are free to use these buttons your personal and commercial projects. To make your life easier, you can also download these buttons all at once by clicking the “All Download” button as well.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://www.button-download.com/
License: License Free

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Project Icon Set contains 18 beautiful icons related to project management. The set includes the icons address card, bar graph, calendar, clock / time, conference device, contact, documents, draft, mail, marker, milestone, notes, portfolio, project plan / gant chart, search / find, sitemap / flowchart, todo and user / resource.

The files are transparent PNGs, and vector Fireworks source files are included as well. As always, the set is completely free and may be used for any private or commercial project without any restrictions whatsoever.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/04/27/project-icon…
License: License Free

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Code reviews play an integral part in the development process for making quality software. We can find out security holes, memory leaks, poor queries and heavy file structures from code reviews. Unfortunately, these reviews are also very time consuming.

We spend a lot of time echoing queries, memory stats and objects to the browser just to see how they are being used in the code. To reduce this repetition, Ryan Campbell has invested some time creating the PHP Quick Profiler (PQP). It’s a small tool (think Firebug for PHP) to provide profiling and debugging related information to developers without needing them to add a lot of programmatic overhead to their code.

Now, we only need to toggle one config setting to true and we can have access to an automated tool to help create a faster and more consistent review experience. Since anyone can use it, PQP also gives the initial developer an idea of where their code stands before the review.

Requirements: -
Demo: http://particletree.com/examples/pqp/
License: License Free

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